No. 71: Zak Foster - Artist, Southern White Amnesia
About this episode
Zak Foster discusses his exhibition 'Southern White Amnesia' and the impact of family history on his artistic practice.
Zak Foster, a community-taught textile artist, joins host Kate Savage for an exploration of his exhibition "Southern White Amnesia" at the Morland Gallery, which delves into the family stories white Americans tell—and forget—about their historical roles in slavery. Zak describes how discovering records of his ancestors’ involvement in slavery became a catalyst for both his research and creative practice. He reflects on the process of confronting family denial, building kinship, and using quil...
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